Reproductive Rights and Health Legal Internship

National Women's Law Center•Washington, DC

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks a law student intern for fall 2026 to support the work of the Reproductive Rights and Health team, focusing on promoting reproductive rights and access to comprehensive, affordable health care, including abortion and birth control, via litigation and state and federal policy advocacy. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program and eligible for academic credit. Hours and dates worked may vary depending on school requirements. Commitment of 12 to 15 hours (or more) per week preferred. This work may be done remotely, hybrid, or in-person.

Requirements

Current enrollment in a JD program and ability to receive academic credit for the internship/externship
Strong research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills
Experience or interest working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens
Experience or interest in an advocacy, litigation, or policymaking environment
Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently
Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills

Responsibilities

Providing legal and factual research and analysis
Tracking state and federal legislation and litigation on core and emerging issues
Cite checking and bluebooking documents
Drafting memos, talking points, testimony, blogs, factsheets, and other written materials
Supporting the preparation of briefs, pleadings, legislative toolkits, and comments on proposed federal agency regulations
Participating in litigation strategy calls, coalition meetings, policy briefings, and events
Attending administrative, congressional, and court proceedings
Miscellaneous other duties as assigned